OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES AND PRESS 10
Scholarly Communication and Publishing
Publishing business models continue to evolve in how best to distribute
content, generate revenue, and provide access to information. This
impacts library purchasing power, effective content acquisition, and the
licensing of required resources. The OSU Libraries and Press is challenged
to compete and innovate within this marketplace.
Internal Assessment
STRENGTHS
Our People
OSU Libraries and Press have created a service-oriented culture, working
collaboratively both within and outside the institution. OSU Libraries and
Press faculty and staff thrive within a changing environment. We have
the freedom to develop unique partnerships and work fearlessly under
a leadership model that encourages creativity and risk-taking. We have
developed relationships across campus and with state agencies, other
libraries, consortia, and Oregon tribes to share knowledge and provide
services that extent beyond the Oregon State University community. Our
focus on collaboration ensures OSU Libraries and Press will successfully
serve our mission in a knowledge-based economy.
Our Places
Our collaborative learning spaces and library resources are key assets
in attracting new students and supporting the long-term success and
retention of students, faculty, and other patrons.
SUCCESSES
The OSU Libraries and Press have cultivated a reputation for being willing
innovators. With world-class researchers, we take risks and think big,
positioning ourselves to be our user community’s intellectual touchstone.
We build bridges, create knowledge, and break down walls to create a
safe and inclusive space for learning.
Engaged Interactions
OSU Libraries and Press are successful when our faculty and staff
interact with our user communities. Either one-on-one or through the
development of interactive personal services, we change lives when we
play an active role in our community.
